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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.70, 815.28 and 415.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.70, 815.28 and 415.95 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.70 : 815.28 = 415.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.70/815.28 = 415.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.70x = 815.28 × 415.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.70x = 339,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,115.72/590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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